OHFA Grants for Grads
OHFA Grants for Grads is a discounted rate + forgivable dpa from OHFA. Available statewide in Ohio. Up to 3.5% toward a home purchase. Income limit: Per county.
Up to 3.5%
Listed as open as of May 2026
Available statewide in Ohio.
| Income limit | Per county |
|---|---|
| Minimum credit score | 640 |
| Homebuyer education | Required (HFA-approved (Framework, eHome, NeighborWorks, etc.)) |
| Occupations | Recent grads (associate's+) staying in OH |
| Property types | SFR |
| Occupancy | Owner-occupied primary |
| Eligible loan products | FHA/VA/USDA/Conv |
| Sales price cap | Per county |
| Repayment | Forgiven 5 yrs |
| Forgivable | Per program structure |
| Stacking | Stacks with rate discount |
Provider: OHFA · program details at the provider’s site.
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